Eco Alarm

Eco Alarm

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Eco Alarm episodes

  • Ep. 26: Talking Plant-Based Meals with Clover

    In this episode, we spoke with Dominic Borelli, president of USC's Clover club about plant-based diets and the impact of our eating habits on the environment. Listen for tips and suggestions for delicious and affordable ways to eat a more earth-friendly diet.

    19 min
  • Ep. 24: Sustainability in the Private Sector

    Today, we talked to Kevin Lu: a writer, designer, and storyteller interested in businesses aspiring to create a more sustainable world. Learn about Kevin's experiences working in the sustainability space and how you can get started as well!

    Resources from Kevin:

    • College to Climate
    • Work on Climate
    • Climate reading list by Watershed
    • MCJ Collective
    • Climate Tech VC
    • Climate People
    • Speed & Scale
    • Climate Draft
    • Climatebase

    • 25 min
    • Ep. 23: Sustainable Style & the Impacts of Fashion

      On today's episode, we are joined by Mia Fong (she/her), founder and CEO of ProvenLA and USC student, currently earning both her Bachelor's in economics and her Master's in spatial economics and data analysis. Mia initially started ProvenLA as a fashion and streetwear brand, but she has since pivoted to focus on community-building and sustainability related events, rather than contribute to overconsumption. In this episode, we talk about what inspired this change, and how we can all be more sustainable with our style!

      24 min
    • Ep. 22: Climate Change Through a Historical Lens

      Today, we talked to Joshua Goldstein and Amy Woodson-Boulton: history scholars and professors working with History Rebellion to integrate climate change justice into professional fields and education. They provide a unique perspective on sustainability and the current global crisis through a historical lens. Tune in to learn about the movement, its importance, and how you can get involved.

      39 min
    • Ep. 21: Environmental Action Through Education

      Today, we talked to Rebecca Saltsman, Senior Manager of TreePeople's Generation Earth. Tune in to learn more about the ways Generation Earth can empower both teachers and students to take environmental action!

      Follow TreePeople on Instagram: @treepeople_org

      Check out TreePeople's Website: treepeople.org 


      19 min
    • Ep. 20: Making Use of Carbon Dioxide

      In this week's episode, we talked to Billal Zayat who is a Senior Engineer at Twelve, a company that uses technology to eliminate emissions by turning carbon dioxide into useful products and chemicals. Tune in to learn about Twelve's mission, how policies can affect sustainable economies, and the applications of electrochemistry.

      Check out Twelve's website

      Follow Twelve on Instagram

      25 min
    • Ep. 19: Discussing Carbon Offsets and Blockchain

      Today, we talked to Mitchell Morrison from CarbonLink, a secure platform that makes carbon offsets accessible to everyone. Tune in to learn more about the varying perspectives on carbon offsets and how blockchain can be used to fight climate change!


      To get more involved with CarbonLink...

      Websites

      www.carbonlink.io

      www.carbonisbad.com

      Twitter

      @carbonlinkio

      Instagram

      @carbonisbad

      @carbonlink.io

      38 min
    • Ep. 18: Environmental Misinformation on Social Media

      This episode, we talked to Raina Sheldon about her research project regarding misinformation on social media, and how factors such as environmental knowledge and political affiliation affect a person's likelihood to spread misinformation. Tune in to learn about how the research was conducted and its findings!



      20 min
    • Ep. 17: Assignment Earth: USC's Plan for a Green Campus

      This week, we talked to USC's Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple. Tune in to learn about Assignment: Earth, USC's sustainability framework for a greener campus! We learned about Mick's environmental views, the Office of Sustainability's goals, and how the USC community can get involved with making progress towards a sustainable future. 

      Action Items:

      • Follow @green.usc
      • Visit the USC Office of Sustainability website: https://green.usc.edu/
      • Subscribe to the sustainability office newsletter
      • Want more ways to get involved or learn more about Eco Alarm? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @ecoalarmpodcast or check out our website: https://ecoalarmpodcast.com/ 

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        37 min

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      Our mission is to share the stories of progress and success in the environmental sphere. By interviewing professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and professors, we hope to expand our understanding of…